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40 65 Head Quarters Bureau R.F. and A.L. State of Texas Galveston Nov 1865. Arnold Lieut B.J. Sub. Asst. Comr Brenham, Texas 0./76. Lieut Your communication of date Oct 28th enclosing Report has been received and contents noted. In answer to your enquiries "What shall be done with helpless and destitute Freedmen, in case their former owners turn them off" You are referred to Circular Letter of Maj. Gen. Howard of date Oct 4th 1865. The same letter will also be your guide in reference to apprenticeship or guardianship. Blanks will be furnished for Contracts as soon as they can be printed. In regard to the defraying of necessary expenses. You are referred to Circular No. 17. Par. 4, War Dept. Bureau R.F. and A.L. I am Lieut Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt E. M. Gregory Brig. Genl and Asst. Comr 41 66. Head Quarters Bureau R.F. and A.L. State of Texas Galveston Nov 1st 1865. Howard Maj. Genl O.O. Comr B.R.F. and A.L. Washington. D.C. 64./77. General, I have the honor to transmitt Reports of Lands and Comr Reports, also a copy of Report of C.S. Tambling. Supt of Schools Galveston Texas, and also Roster of Officers and Civilians on duty in the Bureau. Arrangements have been made for a supply of Books and several experienced Teachers have been engaged for the schools. I am Genl Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt E M Gregory Brig. Genl and Asst. Comr 67. Head Quarters Bureau R.F. and A.L. State of Texas Galveston Nov 4th 1865 Fullerton Brig. Genl. J.S. Sub Asst. Comr New Orleans, La. 59./70. [[left margin]] By Telegraph [[left margin]] Genl. I cannot consent to allow Lieut Wheelock to be detailed for duty in La. believing his services of greater importance in our common cause in this State I am Genl Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt E M Gregory Brig. Genl and Asst. Comr